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lidc Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing , in order to optimize user experience. 1 day 

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Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. 

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_ga, gid Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. 2 years 
_ga_# Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. 2 years 
_gat Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate 1 day  
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collect Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. Session 
ln_or Registers statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. 1 day 

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Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers. 

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ads/ga-audiences Used to detect whether the user intends to leave the page via cursor movements. This allows the website to trigger certain pop-ups to keep the user on the web site or convert them to customer. Session 
bcookie Used by the social networking service, LinkedIn, for tracking the use of embedded services. 1 year 
UserMatchHistory Ensures visitor browsing security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the security of the website and visitor. 30 days 

 

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